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 100 DAYS IN OFFICE: IDEMILI SOUTH GRADUATES SKILLS ACQUISITION BENEFICIARIES. In a bid to tackle unemployment among women, Idemili south local government under the leadership of Hon.(Mrs) Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) has trained over 150 women in skills acquisition program. While speaking at the graduation event held at the council secretariat, Hon. Obi reiterated that the government is tackling unemployment through different skills acquisition. In her words; "Any education that cannot earn a living will make such person live in poverty." She also stated that Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo wants all youth to be lawfully engaged as an idle mind is the devil's workshop. Also speaking is All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA)candidate for House of Representatives, Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu(Onyechimelu'eze) stated that human capital development is his topmost priority. He acknowledged Idemili South local government Chai

 Anambra Deputy Governor, Interfaces with Association of  Alternative Medicine Practitioners  By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has advised the members of Alternative Medicine Practitioners in the state to work with the government to achieve their association goals, assuring them that the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo will find a lasting solution to their complaints. Mr Deputy Governor, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022,  gave this advice at his office in Government House, Awka when the leadership of the association called on him to seek modalities in which the association will seamlessly support the government through their trade and practices. Addressing members of the press after a closed-door meeting with Mr Deputy Governor,  the National Taskforce Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Amb John-Mary Ibeka, said he led the association to the government house, declaring that "we are here to support the government a

 If We Don't Pass Judgement Well, Greater Judgement Awaits us - Soludo By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has called on the members of the Judiciary to pass judgement well, especially during this election period when the masses are looking for justice. Mr Governor made this call on Friday, November 18, 2022, during the thanksgiving service to mark the Anambra State Judiciary  2022/2023 legal year, at Cathedral Church of St Faith Anglican Communion, Awka. Speaking during the service, Prof Soludo ably represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim said that " as a leader, speak when you are to speak; show emotions when you are to show; empathy when you are to show and act when you are to"  noting that failure to pass judgement well, that greater Judgement awaits us. He charged the members of the Judiciary to stand firm, especially during these perilous times when people are crucified for speaking the truth, urging them to stand with t

The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has taken delivery of Dignity Kits from United Nations Population Funds(UNFPA), following the call from the state government for development partners, charitable organisations and public-spirited individuals to donate toward the needs of victims of flood in the state.  The event which took place on Thursday, November 17, at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare Awka, saw UNFPA hand over about 500 dignity kits to the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Madam Ify Obinabo as part of the package to respond to the needs of women and girls affected by the flood crisis. Appreciating the wonderful gesture of UNPAF, Madam Ify Obinabor assured them that the consignments will get to the appropriate persons. " In as much as some of the flood victims have gone back to their various homes, they went back with nothing so these kits will be of great support to them. " On behalf of Umunwayi Ndi Anambra,

 Health Ministry partners WHO, CHAI to train Medical Doctors on Cervical Cancer prevention, treatment too By Chukwudi Nwauba Anambra State Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Clinton Assess Health Initiative (CHAI) has trained Medical Doctors on Cervical Cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Afam Obidike said that cervical cancer is a silent killer that can be prevented through early screening, detection and treatment. ``One may not know about the disease until it starts to spread. We are working with the WHO to help us with the HPV vaccines by next year so that our people will be vaccinated against the disease. ``Just like I said, early screening and detection are important to reducing the cervical cancer burden and cervical cancer is one form of cancer that can be prevented. ``The good news is that early screening tests, treatment will be done at Ekwulobia, Enugwu-Ukwu, and Umueri General Hospitals and at some designated Primary Healthcare Centre

 Bridge Head Market Fire Outbreak: Deputy Governor Ibezim Visits, Sympathizes with Victims. By Vincent O Ezechukwu The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, on the instant of the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo visited the Ogbo-Ogwu section of the Bridge Head Market, Onitsha which was gutted by fire as a result of a suspected chemical explosion, earlier during the peak hours of the day. Mr Deputy Governor who arrived at the market with other members of the State Executive Council, decried the indiscriminate building of shops in areas designated for loading and unloading, regretting that it almost became impossible for fire trucks and other rescue equipment to reach the scene, while commending the Federal and State Fire service, led by the fire Chief Agbili Martins who was on time to control the fire. Stating further that, the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has insisted on urban regeneration as contained in his manifesto in a

 BECAUSE I AM A WOMAN, I MUST MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS COUNCIL BOSS PARTICIPATED IN 2022 LEADERSHIP TRAINING. The Transition Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon.(Mrs) Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) participated in the 2022 Leadership Training and Grand Installation of the First Lady of Anambra State, Dr.(Mrs) Nonye Soludo as Grand Patroness by the National Council of Women Society(NCWS). It was a great gathering of Women that matters in the society as Idemili South Mayor witnessed the event in a grand style. The theme of the event is "Nigeria Women in Leadership- Bridge Builders". The event also featured Installation of pillars and award presentation to some dignitaries within and outside the state. Keynote address by the National President of National Council for Women Society(NCWS), and seminar on leadership to the newly elected executives from the 21 local government area in Anambra state.   ©Idemili South Media